Senior Software Tester/QA Analyst

### Job Overview Everforth ECS is seeking a **Senior Software Tester/QA Analyst** to work remotely. This role supports a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). ### Responsibilities - Lead and execute comprehensive testing activities across multiple DHS modernization projects. - Design tests and build test data. - Plan and coordinate test scenarios. - Perform non-functional requirements testing like usability, performance, and scalability. - Establish and document test procedures. - Create project test documents such as Requirements Traceability Matrix, Test Management Plans, and Test Summary Reports. - Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). - Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, demos, and retrospectives. - Utilize Jira/Confluence to manage testing activities, document results, and track defects. - Support release validation and production verification activities. - Coordinate defect management activities including documentation, prioritization, retesting, and validation of fixes. - Identify testing gaps, risks, and quality concerns early in the development lifecycle and recommend mitigation strategies. - Promote QA best practices and contribute to establishing a culture of quality across the program. ### Qualifications - Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust. - Bachelor’s Degree. - 3+ years of experience as a tester. - Experience with test automation. - Experience working in an Agile project environment (Kanban/Scrum). - Familiarity with continuous integration tools.